YOUR NUTRITION
For some people, nutrition is the most challenging part of the fitness equation (the equation being: good nutrition + effective workouts = fit & healthy!)
You've probably heard the quote "You can't out-train a bad diet". Well, it's true. You can be doing all of the other components religiously, but if you're eating crap, you're wasting a lot of your time. You need to get a handle on what you're putting into your body.
I listed nutrition as the fifth key component, but in order of importance, it's #1. Food can be fuel or poison to your body. General guidelines for good nutrition are:
- Don't eat processed, fried or sugary foods.
- Do eat lean meats, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- Drink LOTS of water.
I'm not saying you should never indulge in dessert or a "cheat meal", but ask yourself how what you're about to eat or drink is going to make you feel. If the answer is overly-full, bloated, lethargic, or regretful, it's not worth the brief enjoyment you'll have while you're chewing or drinking it. Instead, choose something that will make you feel energetic, healthy, invigorated!
Follow these 5 keys and you'll be on your way to achieving a better level of fitness :)
As always, let me know if you need help with any of this.
-Claire
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